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2021 Postgraduate Orientation Handbook Faculty of Law University of Technology Sydney 1 UTS CRICOS 00099F
Contents Welcome to the UTS Faculty of Law 3 Finding Your Way Around Campus 4 UTS Broadway Campus 5 Coursework Essentials 7 Graduate Attributes 7 Your duty as a UTS Law student - copyright infringement 8 Canvas Learning Management System 8 Safety and Wellbeing Essentials 9 UTS Law Website 9 Student Support 10 RESPECT. NOW. ALWAYS 11 batyr 12 UTS Law Centres 13 Anti-Slavery Australia 13 Australasian Legal Information Institute 13 Centre for Media Transition 14 Co-curricular Programs 15 Brennan Justice and Leadership Program 15 UTS Law Students’ Society (UTS LSS) 17 Careers 22 UTS Careers 22 CareerHub 23 So what are you waiting for? 23 The UTS Law Alumni Community 25 Prizes and Awards 26 Dean's Merit List 26 Award Ceremonies 26 Contacts & Directories 27 Student Centre 27 UTS Law Reception 27 University of Technology Sydney 2 UTS CRICOS 00099F
Welcome to the UTS Faculty of Law We are delighted to welcome you to the Faculty of Law. Our Faculty Welcome is the beginning of your journey in Law at UTS. The evening is the perfect opportunity to get a head start in your studies, become familiar with the campus, build social networks and get to know your lecturers and Faculty staff. On the evening, you will be introduced to the world of Law at UTS. This includes an introduction to key Faculty staff, the structure and options available within your degree, an outline of initiatives to get involved in, and insight into career opportunities. We hope that you find this session informative, useful and above all, fun. We look forward to seeing you around campus and in class. University of Technology Sydney 3
Finding Your Way Around Campus There are dozens of buildings and hundreds of seminar and tutorial rooms spread across the UTS City campus. However, once you understand the UTS: Building and Room Identification Standard outlined below, finding your way around UTS is quite straightforward. Location codes consist of building, level and room numbers. Can’t find your classroom? Download wayfinding.uts.edu.au Checkout UTS Maps to orientate yourself with the different UTS Buildings: maps.uts.edu.au. Your classes will be located all over campus. However you may like to orientate yourself with the Broadway Campus which is where UTS Central (Building 2 is located). University of Technology Sydney 4
UTS Central – our new Faculty home With its gleaming façade and striking curved design, UTS Central (Building 2) has become an unmissable landmark on Broadway. But we all know it’s what’s inside that counts – so here’s your guide to what’s on offer in our newest campus building. Be sure to familiarise yourself with what’s on each level, including the sustainable Food Court (level 3), student spaces (levels 3 – 7), UTS Careers (level 4) and the UTS Library and famous Reading Room (levels 5-9). Our Faculty of Law administration, reception area and a few exclusive Law facilities and Law student study nooks are located between levels 14-16. In order to foster social distancing, the Law Student Reception counter is currently closed. UTS Law students have access to state-of-the-art trial court rooms and a new Moot Court along-side purpose built study spaces and common areas. The court rooms include specialist audio-visual facilities with technology such as video conferencing to allow witnesses to present evidence remotely. Student legal teams have access to prep spaces nearby, where they can collaborate on research and legal arguments. The trial courts and the carefully designed Moot Court offer an experience as close as you can get to the legal facilities of the Supreme, District and Local courts. The modern, light filled and versatile new home for Law also includes new student learning spaces, a higher degree research work hub and offices for the UTS Law Students’ Society. University of Technology Sydney 6
Coursework Essentials Graduate Attributes UTS Law has graduate attributes for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The graduate attributes reflect the overall educational aims of courses at each level, allowing current and prospective students, staff, employers and the community to gain an understanding of the intended professional, personal and intellectual attributes of graduates. THE SIX UTS LAW POSTGRADUTE GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES Graduate Attribute 1: Legal Knowledge An advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of legal knowledge including the Australian legal system, impacts of historical and ongoing Anglo-Australian laws, social justice, cultural and international contexts, the principles and values of ethical practice, and contemporary developments in law and its professional practice. Graduate Attribute 2: Ethics and Professional Responsibility An advanced and integrated capacity to value and promote honesty, integrity, cultural respect, accountability, public service and ethical standards including an understanding of approaches to ethical decision making, the rules of professional responsibility, an ability to reflect upon and respond to ethical challenges in practice, and a developing ability to engage in the profession of law and to exercise professional judgment. Graduate Attribute 3: Critical Analysis and Evaluation A capacity to think critically, strategically and creatively including an ability to identify and articulate complex legal issues, apply reasoning and research to generate appropriate theoretical and practical responses, and, demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills in approaching complex legal issues and generating appropriate responses. Graduate Attribute 4: Research skills Specialist cognitive and practical skills necessary to identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues and demonstrate intellectual and practical skills necessary to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, legal methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions and to apply ethical research practices. Graduate Attribute 5: Communication Well-developed, professional and appropriate communication skills including highly effective use of the English language, an ability to inform, analyse, report and persuade using an appropriate medium and message and an ability to respond respectfully. Graduate Attribute 6: Collaboration Advanced and integrated collaboration skills in working together to achieve a common goal in a group learning environment or the workplace, including the capacity to give and receive feedback, appropriate professional and interpersonal skills in working cooperatively and the ability to develop strategies to successfully negotiate group challenges. Graduate Attribute 7: Indigenous cultural capability A well-developed capacity to: work with Indigenous peoples in a professional context; respect, recognise and advocate for Indigenous strengths and self-determination; identify and challenge the deficit narratives and biases of Anglo-Australian laws towards Indigenous Australians. Graduate Attribute 8: Self-management A high level of autonomy, accountability and professionalism, the ability to implement appropriate self-management and lifelong learning strategies including initiating self-directed University of Technology Sydney 7
work and learning, judgment and responsibility, self-assessment of skills, personal wellbeing and appropriate use of feedback and, a capacity to adapt to and embrace change. Your duty as a UTS Law student - copyright infringement The UTS Faculty of Law prides itself on the calibre of its student body and it is the responsibility of all students to comply with copyright law. Uploading UTS materials (subject outlines, assignments etc) onto student essay websites and other study websites is a copyright infringement. Students and alumni caught impinging copyright are exposing themselves to legal action. Think twice before sharing your subject materials. Support & Resources Canvas Learning Management System Canvas is an open-source learning management system (LMS) used by educators and students around the world. All your subjects will be accessed online via Canvas. Canvas offers a rich teaching and learning environment featuring text, video, and discussion options with learning activities designed to explore and consolidate legal knowledge and skills. It will also allow the provision of an e-book of the subject materials to students at the completion of each subject. Canvas is accessible online and on mobile devices. You can use your student ID and webmail password to login. In accordance with the UTS Environmental Sustainability Policy, the Faculty no longer provides printed subject materials. All subject outlines and other relevant materials are available to download from the respective subject site on Canvas. In addition to the subject materials, Canvas also provides: • Announcements via the Faculty noticeboard • Lecture slides/presentations • Lecture recordings (if arranged by the subject coordinator) • Assessment results • Any other administrative matters. The Canvas subject site is normally live a few days prior to the beginning of the session. It is your responsibility to ensure you can access your subjects’ sites and to regularly check Canvas for announcements. If you have difficulties accessing Canvas, contact the ITD Service Desk by phone on (02) 9514 2222 or by logging a job through Service Connect at servicedesk.uts.edu.au. University of Technology Sydney 8
Safety and Wellbeing Essentials UTS is committed to providing a safe and healthy study environment for all students. To ensure you are made aware of health and safety procedures and resources at UTS, students are asked to: Familiarise themselves with the Safety and Wellbeing information for students website which is located at https://www.uts.edu.au/about/safety-wellbeing. View the Escape From UTS video. The clip is designed to show students and staff how to evacuate University buildings in the event of a fire or other emergency and it is accessible at https://www.uts.edu.au/about/about-our-campus/staying-safe-campus/emergency-evacuations Undertake the Safety and Wellbeing Essentials online training module via Canvas. While the module is available within the Canvas site for each subject you are enrolled into, you need only attempt the module once. UTS Law Website You will find lots of useful links and information at uts.edu.au > Faculties > Faculty of Law Scroll down and click on the 'Current Students' button as pictured below to find details on: • Assessment • Student support and mentoring • Practical Legal Training (PLT) • Specialisations and electives • Honours and research • Brennan Justice and Leadership Program • Career • Graduate Attributes • Competitions and prizes • International opportunities • Internships • Faculty contacts • The UTS Law Students’ Society • UTS Law events for current students • Short courses and professional development University of Technology Sydney 9
Student Support To help you make the most of your time at university, UTS provides a range of services and programs to support different aspects of your life and learning, including: • Counselling services • Health services • Mental Health support services • Careers services • Financial assistance • Special needs services • Academic Support • HELPS (Higher Education Language & Presentation Support) • Peer Tutoring Visit uts.edu.au > Current Students > Support University of Technology Sydney 10
RESPECT. NOW. ALWAYS We believe everyone has the right to live, study and work safely. UTS is proud to be an active member of the national Respect.Now.Always. Campaign that aims to eliminate sexual assault and harassment on Australian campuses. While you’re at UTS, you’ll come across a number of initiatives that are related to the Respect.Now.Always. Campaign, including: • Activations at O’Day, Summerfest and throughout the year that are likely to service ice- cream as part of our Wanna spoon? Ask first! campaign. • Volunteer opportunities for you to give feedback and work with us to reduce these behaviours on campus • Practice positive intervention and don’t stay silent when things don’t look right And if you’re not sure how to do that, complete your mandatory online training about healthy relationships, appropriate behaviour and how to look out for people around you. University of Technology Sydney 11
batyr “Who is batyr? batyr is a 'for purpose' preventative mental health organisation, created and driven by young people, for young people. batyr aim to smash the stigma surrounding mental ill health and empower young people to reach out for support. We help create communities that support young people’s mental health and wellbeing. batyr UTS achieves this in the following ways: • batyr@uni programs: trained speakers share their lived experiences with mental ill health, alongside trained facilitators who deliver vital educational information in a fun, safe and engaging way • Being Herd Workshop: people learn how to share their story of mental ill health in a safe and effective way • batyr UTS Student Executive: UTS students can join the batyr UTS Student Executive who are responsible for running events, activations and awareness campaigns on campus. The team aim to create a culture of inclusion, self-awareness and resilience, where students are empowered to have positive conversations about mental health and reach out for help when they are going through a rough time. • Volunteer: batyr UTS is always looking for volunteers to help run our events at UTS or get involved with batyr in other ways Social Media: Want to find out more about batyr? Head to https://www.batyr.com.au/. Follow @batyrUTS on Facebook and Instagram University of Technology Sydney 12
UTS Law Centres Anti-Slavery Australia antislavery.org.au mybluesky.org.au Anti-Slavery Australia is the only specialist research, policy and legal centre in Australia, dedicated to the abolition of human trafficking, slavery and slavery-like practices, including forced labour and forced marriage. Led by Professor Jennifer Burn, human rights and immigration law specialist, the Centre supports trafficked and enslaved people by advocating for law reform and policy change, conducting leading research, delivering online and face-to-face training and providing access to pro-bono legal representation for trafficked and enslaved people. The Centre developed the popular postgraduate law elective subject The Law of Slavery & Human Trafficking. Anti-Slavery Australia welcomes volunteer law students interested in research and policy development and also provides practical legal training for UTS law students as well as placement opportunities for students engaged in law elective subjects and other volunteer programs such as the Brennan Justice and Leadership Program. Australasian Legal Information Institute austlii.edu.au The Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII) is the country's most comprehensive and popular online free-access resource for Australian and international legal information, with over four million searchable documents. AustLII is a joint initiative of the Faculties of Law at the University of Technology Sydney and the University of New South Wales. AustLII's broad public policy agenda is to improve access to justice through better access to information and collaborates with industry on a variety of research initiatives. University of Technology Sydney 13
Centre for Media Transition https://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/our-research/centre-media-transition The Centre for Media Transition works across disciplines to explore and develop responses to the dramatic and ongoing movements wrought by digital disruption to the media industry, the role of journalism in Australian democracy and the world more widely, and the business models that support a diverse and prosperous industry. The Centre is an interdisciplinary initiative of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Law. It was launched in July 2017. Through research and analysis, it will identify those elements of the old media landscape worth preserving; through industry engagement and policy analysis, it will develop the case for adapting these elements for contemporary media business and practice. The Centre for Media Transition sits in a cross-section of media, technology, regulation and business. Working with industry, the academy and other stakeholders, the CMT explores: • The changing nature of journalistic practice; • ways in which citizens and media interact and how regulatory and ethical frameworks might adapt for this environment; • the ingredients of a competitive commercial media sector, built on sustainable business models and informed by the experience of other disrupted industries; • the development of a diverse media environment that embraces local, international and transnational issues and debate; and • contemporary formulations of public interest informed by established and enduring principles such as accountability and the public right to know. University of Technology Sydney 14
Co-curricular Programs Brennan Justice and Leadership Program The Brennan Justice and Leadership Program is a free, voluntary program for UTS Law students that seeks to strengthen the justice consciousness, idealism and sense of service that participants bring to their studies and later professional work. The program aims to develop each student’s capacity for personal and professional leadership, offers an outlet for students to find a sense of wellbeing, fulfilment and satisfaction in their studies and future career while emphasising social justice awareness. The Brennan Program is a joint initiative of the UTS Faculty of Law and UTS Law Students' Society, and is named for Sir Gerard Brennan AC KBE, former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia and UTS Chancellor. 2017 Brennan Award Recipients with Sir Gerard Brennan. Photo: Anna Zhu Photograph The two components of the Program are: • Reflections on Justice (ROJ): where students engage with the themes of justice and its social contexts. Gain exclusive access to our lectures and events where you can hear the likes of Professor Gillian Triggs, President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, US Ambassador Stephen Rapp and The Hon. Michael Kirby AC. Watch premieres of documentaries on social justice issues and engage with our expert panellists on current affairs. Join a discussion group, enter the photography competition and personally reflect on your journey with the program. Students need to accrue 100 ROJ points to qualify for the Award. • Leadership through Service (LTS): where students contribute voluntary service. Give back to the community by volunteering your time at a not-for-profit organisation in a legal or non-legal capacity. Students have volunteered for organisations from the Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) to Surf Life Saving NSW. The Brennan Program advertises a variety of opportunities throughout the year via their Leadership through Services webpage and new Brennan Collective Facebook Group! Students need to complete 40 LTS hours per year of law enrolment to qualify for the Award. Register now – it’s free and there’s no obligation to complete the Program. University of Technology Sydney 15
Registration does not involve a commitment to complete the Program, however, if you do complete the Program requirements you are eligible to receive the Brennan Justice and Leadership Award. Completion of the Brennan Award will be recorded on your Australian Higher Education Graduation (AHEG) statement. You will also be featured in the annual Brennan Yearbook, acknowledged at the annual Brennan Celebration Evening, and receive a letter from the Faculty Dean in recognition of your achievement. The program is highly regarded by the legal profession and other employers. There is no other Award of this nature at any other Australian law school. Register via CareerHub at careerhub.uts.edu.au. Click on “Dashboard, then the ‘Brennan Justice and Leadership Program’ workflow on the left hand side of your screen. Fill out the registration form and you will gain access to the program. Gain 5 ROJ points today by reflecting on The Idea of Justice! Kick-start your journey now. Think about Amartya Sen’s flute analogy. “Whom would you give the flute to? On what basis?” Upload your answer to the ‘Ad hoc’ section of ‘Reflections on Justice” component in 500 words or less and you will gain 5 ROJ points! Haven’t heard this story? Here’s a video which explains it well. Who really deserves the flute? Hear from Sir Gerard and our members! “To see...future lawyers concerned about law and justice and leadership is an assurance that the future of the rule of law in this country is in good hands. I congratulate the Law Students' Society and the UTS Faculty of Law on their initiative in creating this program.” Sir Gerard Brennan AC KBE (speaking at the Program Launch, 17 March 2011) “The Brennan Program has added a much needed extra dimension to my university degree with valuable lessons I will carry into my legal work.” - Peter Tryfonopoulos (Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business) ‘The Program engaged and built on my understanding of the law in a way that can't be achieved in a classroom.' - Diana Semaan (Juris Doctor) Full program information For more information and to hear more experiences from our current members and alumni visit: uts.edu.au/BrennanProgram Stay in the loop with Brennan news, events, initiatives, ROJ and LTS opportunities by following: • Brennan Program Facebook Page: @UTSBrennanProgram • Brennan Collective Facebook Group: Join here once signed up to the program. University of Technology Sydney 16
UTS Law Students’ Society (UTS LSS) The UTS Law Students’ Society (UTS LSS) is an independent, student-run organisation that has been improving the law school experience for over 35 years. As a non-profit and largest student society at the University, the UTS LSS is a stellar part of your degree and offers year-round their resources to cater to the needs of law students. Their offering of initiatives, events, and publications is enormous. Whether it be mentoring and career networking and preparation, fierce firm-sponsored competitions, group volunteer/fundraising events, or the best social events that UTS students can attend, the UTS LSS has your UTS Faculty of Law School experience covered. The UTS LSS operates in five key areas: 1) EDUCATION The Education portfolio aims to support students as they transition into university life and a law degree. This is achieved through initiatives aimed at supporting the social and mental wellbeing of junior students and the production of publications on various legal topics. The yearly initiatives run by the Education team include Peer Mentoring, the Buddy Project, Speaker Series, the Full Bench publication, Smile Project, and various other wellbeing initiatives. In 2020, the UTS LSS introduced its flagship podcast, ‘The Bar’. Special guests are invited to The Bar (ranging from current practising solicitors to UTS Law’s very own Dean of Law, Professor Lesley Hitchens) to have a chat with the LSS hosts on uni, working in law, and everything in between. The UTS LSS also facilitates renowned professional mentoring programs through its deep connections with current legal practitioners, to allow eligible students to be paired with personal mentors in various sectors of the legal industry. As a first year undergraduate or postgraduate student, you can get involved by applying to be a member in our Student Wellbeing Committee (SWC), a subcommittee led by our Wellbeing Director. 2) ACTIVITIES The Activities portfolio are all about boosting the social aspect of studying law at UTS – they live by the mantra ‘work hard, play harder’. The UTS LSS throws the biggest and best social events of the year! In a typical calendar year, the UTS LSS runs a First Year Law Camp, Start of Semester drinks, End of Semester parties, a themed Law Cruise, and of course, the infamous Law Ball. SPORT The Activities team also facilitates sporting initiatives to encourage Law students to get active and maintain a healthy lifestyle balance. The UTS LSS organises a weekly bootcamp called Kickstart, various intervarsity Sports Days, and regular interfaculty Sports Tournaments, such as netball and touch footy. University of Technology Sydney 17
3) COMPETITIONS The UTS LSS has two Competitions portfolios: Mooting and Skills Competitions. Both portfolios run a vast range of competitions which simulate the skills used by legal practitioners in practice, to allow UTS Law students to participate in extracurricular competitions that develop their skills as a future lawyer and apply the skills they are learning in the classroom in a fun, practical setting. Competitions are a great way to polish your legal skills and strengthen your employability. The competitions are run over a whole semester. Open Competitions are open to all members and the LSS also runs Junior Competitions specifically designed for first and second year law students, regardless of whether you are undergraduate or postgraduate. As a first year, you can kickstart your comps journey by: 1. Getting involved with The Gauntlet (see below); 2. Attending the Grand Finals of our Semester 1 Opens Grand Finals to see some of our best competitors in action; 3. Volunteering as a client or witness in our Opens competitions; and 4. Signing up for a Junior Competition in Semester 2! Client Interview Learning about a client’s legal issue is an imperative skill and hinges on the quality of your working relationship with them. In this competition, a ‘client’ (a volunteer law student) comes to you, a solicitor within a firm, with a problem and seeks legal advice. This competition requires little preparation and only basic legal knowledge. The emphasis is placed on your ability to engage with your client and build a strong working atmosphere and relationship with them to ensure they feel at ease. Negotiation In this competition, there are two teams representing opposing parties in a simulated legal dispute. The objective is to reach an outcome that satisfies the goals of their individual client but also reflects consideration for the interests of the other party. Skills in negotiation are becoming increasingly essential for lawyers as clients are more included to settle disputes away from the court. Witness Examination Acting as either a Prosecution or Defence barrister in a criminal matter, competitors must lead their witness in an examination-in-chief, followed by a brutal (all in the spirit of good fun) cross- examination of the opponent's witness. Your objective is to establish a factual scenario beyond reasonable doubt, hopefully in your witnesses’ favour. University of Technology Sydney 18
Mooting and Subject Mooting Teams of two or three are given a legal problem within a factual matrix. The teams must first identify the legal issues, research and compose a written argument in the form of written submissions. Teams must then formulate a persuasive oral argument to put to a simulated court. It runs similar to a mock trial but requires a deeper level of legal research. Mooting is the most demanding competition in terms of hours of dedication required and the level of research, however it is often described as the most rewarding. The UTS LSS runs multiple workshops to assist first-time mooters in learning the fundamental skills. Participation in the UTS LSS extracurricular moots may allow you to be selected for Faculty-run moots, which can lead to intervarsity opportunities at the local, national and international level. The Gauntlet The Gauntlet is a bootcamp-esque weekend competition tailored for first year students. Students first attend a workshop that outlines how to effectively compete in the diverse competitions and then in teams of two, students have the opportunity to sample each of the competitions. It is an invaluable opportunity to experience each competition (you can pick your favourite one to sign up for later) and gain strong foundation skills before competing in Juniors or Opens. Intervarsity Competitions The UTS LSS participates in and hosts a number of intervarsity competitions. These competitions allow experienced competitors to compete at a local, national and international level. This allows UTS Law students to test their skills against students from other universities. For updates on the intervarsity competitions, follow the UTS LSS Facebook Page and check out the UTS LSS website for more updates. Written Skills Competitions Our written skills competitions include Paper Presentation, Advice Writing, and a brand-new Affidavit Drafting Competition. These competitions are aimed at developing the key written skills often exercised in the legal industry and preparing students for real-life practice. 4) CAREERS The UTS LSS is committed to ensuring that UTS law students are informed of the incredible range of career options available to them - not just after graduation, but throughout their degree as well. The UTS LSS runs regular events throughout the year and produces publications to make Careers information easily accessible for everyone. In the Autumn Semester, the LSS’ most notable events are the Clerkship Seminar Series (a series of on-campus presentations from corporate firms in Sydney), the Clerkship Networking Evening (a networking event with 15+ firms and their representatives), and Skills Workshops (firm-led workshops on essential Careers skills such as CV writing). In the Spring Semester, the LSS explores a variety of non-corporate Career paths through events such as the Pro Bono Panel, Women in Law Panel, and Legal Technology Panel. The Careers team also publish the annual Clerkship Guide and Careers Guide. This year, the UTS LSS is introducing ‘Breaking into Law’, a brand new event geared towards first-third year students seeking to land their first legal job. The UTS LSS also hosts a Postgraduate Networking evening each session with industry professionals. University of Technology Sydney 19
5) SOCIAL JUSTICE The Social Justice portfolio is a stand-out part of UTS LSS’ and UTS Faculty of Law’s commitment to develop our law students into a well-rounded member of the legal profession that understands the importance of giving back to the community. The UTS LSS runs the Brennan Justice and Leadership Program in conjunction with the UTS Faculty of Law, a landmark program aimed at encouraging social justice awareness and participation throughout your degree. Upon completion and meeting the eligibility requirements, the Brennan Justice and Leadership Award is listed on your AHEG statement and recognised by many employers. UTS LSS runs social justice events for credit to the Brennan Program including visits to the Westmead Children's Hospital, the Social Justice Conference, Charity Trivia Nights and the Intervarsity Gender Conference. You can also self-claim for attending events such as the Pro Bono Panel. These are all claimed as “External Events” in your Brennan CareerHub Workflow. The UTS LSS also offers subsidies for financially disadvantaged students, such as the Textbook Equity Scheme and Law Camp/Law Ball ticket subsidies. These initiatives aim to promote inclusion and equity to allow all UTS Law students to access the initiatives the UTS LSS runs. As a first year, you can get involved by applying to be a member in our Justice Action Committee (JAC), a subcommittee run by the Social Justice portfolio. Voluntary hours on this committee (and other executive roles in the LSS are claimable for Brennan LTS hours). GET INVOLVED! The UTS Faculty of Law and UTS LSS often collaborate to enrich your Law student experience. We highly encourage you to: Become a UTS LSS member Membership is completely free for UTS Law students. Becoming a member will provide you with access to all of the opportunities and initiatives the UTS LSS offers, as well as discounted prices on ticketed events and merchandise. Sign up for your UTS LSS membership here: www.bit.ly/JoinUTSLSS2021 Once you’ve signed up for your free membership, take some time to browse through the various opportunities available throughout the year! Keep up with the UTS LSS To stay in the loop, like the UTS LSS Facebook page, follow the UTS LSS Instagram, and sign up to receive the UTS LSS Fortnightly newsletter, The Buzz, on our website, www.utslss.com. Get involved with our first-year initiatives The perfect way to kick-start your law degree would be attending the UTS LSS First Year Law Camp in Broken Bay from 12-14 March 2021. It’s the best opportunity to meet like-minded peers who you’ll be spending the next few years at law school with, and form friendships that will often last a lifetime. Stay up to date with this event on the LSS Facebook page. There are also various other events and programs which cater towards first-year law students specifically, including the Buddy Project, Peer Mentoring program, and our Junior Competitions. Join our UTS LSS Council Taking on a leadership role on the UTS LSS Council is a great way to give back! As a UTS LSS Councillor, you’ll be able to work behind the scenes with a number of highly passionate people to deliver the various events and initiatives offered by the UTS LSS. University of Technology Sydney 20
There will be an opportunity to nominate yourself for one of two First Year Representative positions at the UTS LSS First Year Law Camp. Alternatively, you can apply for one of the subcommittees mentioned above and nominate for a Director position at the end of the year, during our annual election period. Getting involved with the UTS LSS is guaranteed to enrich your UTS Law experience, boost your employability, and leave you with many memorable memories of your time at uni. For more information, visit the UTS LSS website at www.utssls.com or email the UTS LSS President, Vicky Kuo, at president@utslss.com. University of Technology Sydney 21
Careers UTS encourages students to start thinking about their career from the moment they start university. As such, Careers offers a number of resources to help you start planning for your future career visit uts.edu.au > Current Students > Opportunities > Career Development UTS Careers If you’re ever stuck and in need of some career-related guidance, Careers is there to help! They work closely with graduate recruiters and faculties to facilitate programs and events that equip UTS students with key employability skills, as well as the knowledge and confidence vital for success. Careers can help you with: • Resume and cover letter reviews; • Work-ready programs; • Planning resources; • Job search strategies; • Careers events; • Interview preparation; • Employability skill building. So if you need anything from a resume review, to help improving your interview skills, drop by Careers in the Tower Building (CB01.04.13) or visit their website: uts.edu.au/current- students/opportunities/careers CAREER EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS There are many events on and off-campus throughout the year where you are able to hear from, meet with and network with potential employers. Careers host and facilitate employability workshops where you can learn how to write a resume and cover letter; learn effective interview skills; and set up your profile on LinkedIn. CAREERS FAIR Interested in networking with industry-leading organisations? Or maybe you want to learn about where your degree could take you? Then be sure to come along to the annual UTS Careers Fair, and discover what opportunities are available to you! University of Technology Sydney 22
CareerHub CareerHub is your one stop shop for all things career related. With thousands of job opportunities, exciting events, and useful resources, this platform makes it easy for you to develop your future career. Plus, once you create your customised profile, CareerHub will even recommend events and jobs to suit you! CareerHub can help you to: • Ask career-related questions; • Find jobs that are relevant to you; • Register to participate in exciting events to help increase your employability; • Participate effortlessly in programs offered by the Careers team. So what are you waiting for? To get started, create your profile now using your UTS login at careerhub.uts.edu.au. If you have any questions regarding this platform, contact careers@uts.edu.au. SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM Interested in gaining professional experience while on break? Apply for a summer clerkship. Summer clerkships are paid employment experiences in major commercial law firms over the summer break for Australian law students in their penultimate (second last) year of study. GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT SCHEME If you’re a final year student and you haven’t secured full-time employment in a law firm for once you graduate, you can apply for the Graduate Employment Scheme. Each year, a range of law firms participate, with the aim of helping students secure employment upon graduation. PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Unlike other Sydney-based universities, UTS is the only university to offer Practical Legal Training (PLT) for students to undertake as part of their studies. PLT is an essential study requirement for any person wishing to practice law in NSW. Completion of PLT is a requirement of the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) for admission as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and by mutual recognition to the Supreme Courts of other Australian states. University of Technology Sydney 23
UTS Law students get free Law Society of NSW student associate membership – sign up now! Be part of Australia’s largest and most influential membership association for solicitors, and the next generation of solicitors! The Law Society of NSW’s student associate membership has no cost for an eligible law student to join the Law Society as a student associate member and they will gain access to a wide range of The Law Society’s member benefits, resources and events. Joining The Law Society of NSW at the earliest stages of your law career will provide you with many opportunities to familiarise yourself with the society prior to admission. UTS Law students have the opportunity to engage with legal practitioners of all levels of experience, gain access to courts, regulators and legal profession leaders through communications and events. Students will also benefit from exposure and access to the Law Society’s Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) program of events which will provide them with some insights into the future of the legal profession and alternative career opportunities focusing on innovation, technology and NewLaw. Students will also have access to the NSW Young Lawyers committees and events as a further complimentary service. Voluntary roles such as these are also valid for Brennan Program LTS hours. NSW Young Lawyers provides support and resources to solicitors up to age 36 or in their first five years of practice. To apply for student associate membership, read and fill out this form then send to the Law Society of NSW registry. University of Technology Sydney 24
The UTS Law Alumni Community Becoming a student at UTS Law is the start of what we hope is a life-long connection with the Faculty. Our alumni support UTS Law students through scholarships, mentoring, work place experiences, judging competitions, and more. Be proactive and sign up for Career Services workshops to learn the skills and resources to tap into our network of alumni in Australia and throughout the world. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with our alumni at campus events and online. Upon graduation, you’ll join a network of 15,000+ UTS Law alumni contributing to society in a wide range of industries and sectors around the globe. Visit uts.edu.au/about/faculty-law/engage/alumni-connections and alumni.uts.edu.au to learn about some of our amazing alumni and the opportunities ahead of you as one of our UTS alumni! If you choose later on to continue your studies with UTS, keep in mind eligible alumni will receive a 10% saving on tuition fees for full fee paying courses. Full details about the Alumni Advantage Program can be found here: https://www.alumni.uts.edu.au/benefits/alumni- advantage. University of Technology Sydney 25
Prizes and Awards Dean's Merit List The Dean’s Merit List Award recognises and rewards the outstanding academic achievements of students in the single and combined Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor, Master of Intellectual Property, Master of Laws and Graduate Diploma in Migration Law and Practice. Appearing on the Dean’s Merit List for Academic Excellence places you amongst the highest achieving students within the UTS Faculty of Law, and is a respected mark of academic excellence across all universities and in the employment sector. Students are not required to apply for this award. Selection is based on achieving a WAM (weighted average mark) of 80 or higher for all law subjects and: • Single and combined Bachelor of Law students must have completed a minimum of 50% law subjects in the year of the award; • Students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit points in law subjects in the year of the award. A Certificate of Award and Letter of Commendation is presented at the Faculty's annual prize- giving event. The Award will be included on the Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) which accompanies graduates' Testamur. Award Ceremonies UTS Faculty of Law recognises the accomplishments of our high performing students each year with the generous support of our donors, who join with us in recognising the efforts of our high achievers. By recognising and encouraging outstanding academic achievement, these awards help build the personal and professional confidence of our students and add prestige to their curriculum vitae. The Faculty holds an awards ceremony annually. University of Technology Sydney 26
Contacts & Directories Student Centre The Student Centre facilitates student enquiries on behalf of faculties and Student Administration. The building five and ten Service Centres support UTS Law students. Building 10 - Broadway Level 2, 235 Jones Street Ultimo, NSW 2007 Building 5 - Haymarket Block C, Level 1 Cnr Quay Street and Ultimo Road Haymarket, NSW 2000 UTS Student Centres can help with: • Subject and course information • Study plan, enrolment and class allocation enquiries • Progression and academic caution • Exam related and academic progress applications • Leave of Absence and concurrent study applications • Recognition of prior learning and subject substitution applications • Graduation matters Normal hours (AEST): Monday to Friday from 9:00am – 4:30pm, closed Wednesday 9am – 11am. Online enquiries and eRequests can be submitted via ask.uts.edu.au. If you have an urgent enquiry, you can call 1300 ASK UTS (1300 275 887), Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm UTS Law Reception UTS Law Reception staff normally assist with submission and collection of UTS Law assignments. Reception cannot assist with course or student administration enquiries; these should be directed to the UTS Student Centre. Your student ID will be needed to collect assignments and you’ll be notified when your assignment is ready to collect. Level 16, UTS Central/Building 2 (CB02.16) 61 Broadway BROADWAY, NSW 2007 The UTS Maps webpage is a great resource to navigate around UTS and UTS Central. Mailing address: P.O. Box 123 Broadway NSW 2007 ph: +61 2 9514 3495 Opening hours: In order to foster social distancing, the reception counter is currently closed. In the rare occasion you are seeking an extension on an assignment, refer to the key information on the UTS Law website before applying. University of Technology Sydney 27
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